Spectator Collection (page 14)

Celebrating the Birth of the New Tokyo with Processional Rites, c1935. Artist: Wide World Photos
Celebrating the Birth of the New Tokyo with Processional Rites, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

HRH Duchess of York with Duke of York, launching Strathmore on April 4, 1935, (1936) Artist
A Happy Ceremony. H.R.H. the Duchess of York, accompanied by the Duke of York, about to launch the P. & O. liner Strathmore on April 4, 1935, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

Rose-Petal Shower, 26 April 1923, (1937)
Rose-Petal Shower, as the royal couple leave for their honeymoon, 26 April 1923, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Golden Coach Leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Acclaimed by Thousands at Westminster, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Two Crowns, Two Sceptres, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The King Rode On, 1937
The King Rode On, 1936 (1937). The failed assassination attempt by George McMahon following the Trooping the Colour ceremony 1936. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles

Trooping the Colour Pageantry, 1937
Trooping the Colour Pageantry on the Kings official 42nd Birthday, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Sharing a Joke at Aintree, 1937
Sharing a Joke at Aintree, Grand National 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Sailors Line The Route in Trafalgar Square, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Through the Admiralty Arch, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Princess Elizabeth and her cousin Lord Lascelles with the Princess Royal, 1937
Princess Elizabeth and her cousin Lord Lascelles, in the royal carriage-procession from the Palace. They were with the Princess Royal, May 12 1937

And So Into Whitehall, May 121937
And So Into Whitehall, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Avenue of Banners, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

A Curb-Edge View, 1937
A Curb-Edge View, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Indian Heroes, 1937
Indian Heroes, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

And Still They Cheered, 1937
And Still They Cheered, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

At the Royal Cockpit, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank, George Cruikshank
At the Royal Cockpit, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Through the Sovereigns Gate, Marble Arch, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Swinging Down the Mall, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Fanfare of Trumpets, Roll of Drums, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Christmas Morning, Sandringham, 1936, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn (From the Industry and Idleness Series), 1747, (1920)
The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn (From the Industry and Idleness Series), 1747, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Artist: E Duncan
The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

Execution on Tower Hill, London, 1746. Scene showing William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, and Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerinoch

A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Scene showing a prizefight in progress at a venue in St Martins Street, Westminster, London

View of the closing ceremony of the Great Exhibition of 1851, London, 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended to showcase the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Coronation banquet of King George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821 (1824). The Royal Banquet. The bringing up of the First Course

Interior of the Haymarket Theatre, London, 1795. View showing spectators watching a fencing match

Firework display in Green Park, Westminster, London, 1814. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
Firework display in Green Park, Westminster, London, 1814. View of the Temple of Concord in Green Park, Westminster during the firework display to celebrate peace in 1814

Royal Cock Pit, 1808. Artist: J Bluck
Royal Cock Pit, 1808. Interior view of the Royal Cockpit, Dartmouth Street, off Birdcage Walk, Westminster

Hot air balloon ascending over Surrey Zoological Gardens, Southwark, London, 1838. Spectators watch from the ground

Royal procession passing Temple Bar, London, 1837. Scene showing Queen Victorias carriage passing under Temple Bar on her way to dine with the Lord Mayor and citizens of London at Guildhall

Royal procession passing the east end of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1863. Procession of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, and HRH Alexandra Princess of Denmark

The opening of London Bridge by King William IV and Queen Adelaide, 1831. Showing the royal procession on the River Thames approaching the bridge

London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors procession passing under the unfinished arches, 1827

View showing part of the Jubilee Procession of King George V and Queen Mary, May 6 1935. Crowds line the street to watch the coach pass, with soldiers and policemen lining the route

St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, June 1897
St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, London, June 1897

View of a sham fight on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, 1814. Artist: Charles Calvert
View of a sham fight on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, 1814. Depicts one of a series of naval battle re-enactments which took place in Hyde Park as part of the peace celebrations of 1814

Hyde Park, London, 1814. View of a series of naval engagements which were re-enacted in miniature on the Serpentine in Hyde Park during the peace celebrations of 1814

Hyde Park, London, 1814. Artist:s Springsguth
Hyde Park, London, 1814. View of the re-enactment of the battle of Trafalgar on the Serpentine in Hyde Park during the 1814 peace celebrations

Hot air balloon in the courtyard of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London, 1814
View of the courtyard of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London, 1814, showing the ascent of Mr James Sadler and Miss Thompson in a hot air balloon, surrounded by a crowd of spectators

Early flying machine passing over London, c1843
View of an early flying machine passing over London, c1843; figures watch its progress from Westminster Bridge and Waterloo Bridge

Solemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Artist: Richard Beavis
Solemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Victorian representation of a jousting match between David de Lindsay, Earl of Crawford and Lord John de Welles, Ambassador of Richard III

Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696
Scene at Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696; showing crowds gathered to watch a hanging. The triple gibbet and cart used for hanging can be seen in the centre

Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784
City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784; scene of Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, with crowds watching below

Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861. The scene on the morning of Sunday, 23rd June 1861; firefighters train hoses on the blaze as a crowd of spectators

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